Bitcoin and Blockchain News Jan 11, 2016

Bill Seeking Bitcoin Ban Reaches Russian Legislature -

Russian lawmakers recently submitted a draft bill to the Duma – Russia's legislative assembly – that would effectively ban the use of digital currencies like bitcoin in the country. CoinDesk looks at the detail to analyze what the bill might mean for the industry.

Daniel Palmer / Jan 11, 2016 10:43 am

Deloitte: Blockchain Will Become a Reality in 2016 -

'Big four' professional services giant Deloitte releases the results of an exclusive survey of its internal cryptocurrency community that details its predictions for the year ahead. Its boldest forecast? We'll see blockchain product launches from big financials in 2016.

Eric Piscini, Andrew Garfrerick & Simon J Lapscher / Jan 10, 2016 04:12 pm

Bitcoin's Bold Experiment: A Goldmine for Economic Researchers -

When it comes to research questions, bitcoin offers something for everyone interested in economics, argues MIT senior advisor Michael J Casey. In this piece, the former Wall Street Journal reporter discusses ongoing debates in the industry, as well as the big questions its community is working to resolve.

Michael J Casey / Jan 09, 2016 09:55 pm